Species guide · Ages 10+ · July 2026
Staraptor
Say it: stuh-RAP-tor
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Staraptor is the Predator Pokémon — Normal and Flying from Starly → Staravia → Staraptor. In Pokémon GO it is a Normal/Flying attacker with Wing Attack / Quick Attack + Brave Bird / Close Combat / Heat Wave / Fly. Flying helps against Grass, Fighting, and Bug; Close Combat adds Fighting coverage. Electric, Ice, and Rock hit Flying hard.
Say it: stuh-RAP-tor
Staraptor (#398) is a Normal / Flying Pokémon in Pokémon GO — the final form of Starly. Trainers use it as a Flying/Fighting attacker with Wing Attack / Quick Attack + Brave Bird / Close Combat / Heat Wave / Fly. Against Staraptor, lead with Electric, Ice, or Rock. Stats, type chart, moves, and counter picks below use our Game Master snapshot.
Type-colored placeholder — not official Pokémon artwork (see IP notice below).
Pokédex notes
Staraptor is a Normal / Flying-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. National Dex #0398. Normal types need coverage moves — check our moveset guide before spending TMs.
Where in GO: Wild spawns, eggs, Field Research, and seasonal events
Invest tip: Wing Attack + Brave Bird / Close Combat is the usual kit. Close Combat is often Elite TM on copies that missed it — confirm before TMing. Shadow Staraptor is the DPS pick — remove Frustration before investing.
Type matchups
- Normal moves do not have a common super-effective target in our chart.
- Flying moves hit Grass, Fighting, and Bug hard.
When Staraptor is your opponent, Electric, Ice, Rock hits hard.
Full type matchup guide →GO base stats
From Game Master snapshot — IVs, buddy, and power-ups change real battle stats.
- Attack
- 234
- Defense
- 140
- Stamina
- 198
Weak to
Resists
Best Pokémon to use against it
When this species is your opponent (Rocket battle, gym, raid, or PvP), these picks exploit its typings. Each list is a pool of options — not a required 12-Pokémon lobby.
Recommended
Strongest practical attackers for this matchup.
- 1. Zekrom · beats Electric
Charge Beam + Fusion Bolt
- 2. Shadow Zekrom · beats Electric
Charge Beam + Fusion Bolt
- 3. Shadow Raikou · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 4. Xurkitree · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Discharge
- 5. Therian Thundurus · beats Electric
Volt Switch + Thunderbolt
- 6. Mega Manectric · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 7. Raikou · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 8. Electivire · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 9. Shadow Electabuzz · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Thunder Punch
- 10. Zapdos · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Thunderbolt
- 11. Magnezone · beats Electric
Spark + Wild Charge
- 12. Luxray · beats Electric
Spark + Wild Charge
Budget
Solid alternatives when you cannot build the Recommended picks.
- 1. Electivire · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 2. Luxray · beats Electric
Spark + Wild Charge
- 3. Manectric · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 4. Jolteon · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Thunderbolt
- 5. Ampharos · beats Electric
Volt Switch + Zap Cannon
- 6. Zebstrika · beats Electric
Spark + Wild Charge
- 7. Galvantula · beats Electric
Volt Switch + Discharge
- 8. Eelektross · beats Electric
Spark + Thunderbolt
- 9. Heliolisk · beats Electric
Volt Switch + Thunderbolt
- 10. Stunfisk · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Discharge
- 11. Raichu · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 12. Magneton · beats Electric
Spark + Discharge
Recommended moves
Game Master “moves in GO” lists Staraptor’s always-available TM pool. Close Combat may need an Elite Charged TM on copies that missed the move window.
Fast
- Wing Attack · Standard
Flying energy / default
- Quick Attack · Standard
Normal energy
- Sand Attack · Standard
Ground debuff
Charged
- Brave Bird · Standard
Flying nuke
- Close Combat · Elite TM
Fighting coverage
- Heat Wave · Standard
Fire coverage
- Fly · Standard
Flying heavy
Moves in GO
Always-available Game Master learnset (regular TMs). Community Day / Elite TM moves appear above when we have curated notes for this species.
Fast
- wing attack
- quick attack
- sand attack
Charged
- brave bird
- heat wave
- close combat
- fly
PvP league ranks (family snapshot)
- Great League · rank #166 of 954 · CP 1493
Wing Attack + Brave Bird
- Ultra League · rank #120 of 747 · CP 2482
Wing Attack + Brave Bird
- Master League · rank #128 of 1023 · CP 3194
Wing Attack + Brave Bird
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Open Collect →Raid and PvP advice uses our Game Master snapshot (updated July 2026).
Raid attacker roles
Flying-type shortlist
- Shadow Staraptor — Wing Attack + Brave Bird
- Staraptor — Wing Attack + Brave Bird
- Staraptor — Wing Attack + Brave Bird
Recommended vs these bosses
- Buzzwole · Bug / Fighting
In the Competitive Guide
- Ch. 4: Best Raid Attackers by Type
…Exeggutor Razor Leaf + Grass Knot Flying Mega Rayquaza Dragon Tail + Dragon Ascent Shadow Staraptor Staraptor / Honchkrow Wing Attack + Brave Bird Normal Shadow Regigigas Hidden Power + Cru…
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Related species
Also named in the same guide chapters (text only).